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Special Forces Operational Techniques (Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 31-20) [Paperback]

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April 1, 1980 0873640470 978-0873640473
In every respect, except for our weatherproof cover and handy pocket size, this is an exact reprint of the famous Army Field Manual 31-20. Covers improvised weapons, intelligence, psychological ops, communications, logistics, survival, infiltration, Special Forces field maneuvers, demolition, raids and ambushes, amphibious air ops and more.

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  • Paperback: 536 pages
  • Publisher: Paladin Press (April 1, 1980)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0873640470
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873640473
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,653,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars very useful and enjoyable for anyone., February 25, 2003
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This review is from: Special Forces Operational Techniques (Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 31-20) (Paperback)
SInce this books talks about different topics, like psychologic, radio transmitters and antennas, survival, and about how to make soap from nature, anyone will find it very interesting, its easy to read, and very enjoyable for those people who want to know a little about everything.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Special Forces Ops Then & Now, February 24, 2007
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This review is from: Special Forces Operational Techniques (Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 31-20) (Paperback)
This is a military handbook meant for use in the field by trained Special Forces troopers, which means those who are already skilled in operations and intelligence, demolitions, communications, weapons, and advanced medical skills. It has a great deal more information than the SPECIAL FORCES HANDBOOK and is more specific in its instructions and info. I assume that it has been replaced in today's army by more up-to-date publications, but for what it is, it is very good, dry and concise but quite useful. Those considering buying it (which presumably excludes active duty military personnel) should look inside the book first and see if it fits their needs or interests. Some of the information is definitely dated. For instance, the radio and communications data was intended for equipment no longer in use by the army. The same applies to the other equipment described in the manual. The underlying principles are still the same, however.
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11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done, February 28, 2003
This review is from: Special Forces Operational Techniques (Department of the Army Field Manual, FM 31-20) (Paperback)
I would like to recommend other things in addition to this book.

First of all; if you would like to know something about SOF, you should start reading the US doctrine of Spec Ops. This subject is not available for civilians for a while; as far as i know...it's apprx. 1100 pages.

But... you can study FM 21-75,FM 21-76 and FM 21-76-1.If you can get them...

In addition i recommend FM 31-70 "Basic Cold Weather Training"
You should know that it won't be easy to find these now..But they are a valueable asset in understanding some matters.

There is also an other book available:
Theory of Special Operations(Case Study)
This one is a must read...Not only for enlisted personnel but also for civilians. And it's easy to get this...

At last i would like to attend you on the fact of philosophy and warfare.. And why a soldair should be a thinker first..If you agree with me then you should read: Gates of Fire or Tides of War

Know that you won't find "Gates of Fire" nor "Tides of War" easy to read...

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This manual discusses operational techniques in consonance with doctrine outlined in FM 31-21 which may be used by Special Forces. Read the first page
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cadre detachments, catalog supply system, operational area intelligence, raid force commander, guerrilla warfare operational areas, command voice net, main action group, medium aircraft, counterinsurgency environment, master training program, mission support sites, unconventional warfare operations, operational detachments, veterinary activities, detachment personnel, environmental improvement programs, exercise director, saddle charge, demobilization phase, detachment members, aggressor force, air support unit, detachment commander, gelatin plate, rocket head
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Special Forces, Air Force, Catalog Supply System, Selection Criteria
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